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Incentives
 
LOCAL INCENTIVES

NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PLAN
HUTCHINSON
The City of Hutchinson offers property owners a ten-year incremental rebate on the increase in property tax incurred as a result of new construction/ renovation. Residential, commercial, and industrial properties are eligible for this rebate.

To be eligible, the property must be south of 11th Street, and located within city limits. Industrial building permits must have a minimum market value of $15,000 and
improvements to the property must increase its appraised value by at least 15%. The property must also be, and remain, current on property taxes and special assessments.

If a building is located within the Hutchinson downtown area, it will be eligible for a higher tax rebate. Historically designated properties are eligible for a 100% tax rebate of a property tax increase due to improvement for each of the ten years.

Example:
INCREMENTAL TAX REBATE
TOTAL AND DOWNTOWN
Table represents an incremental tax rebate on industrial / commercial property with an increased appraised value of $300,000.
 
$300,000 x .25 Assessment Rate = $75,000.00
$ 75,000 x .150.892 Mill Rate = $11,316.90
 
  TOTAL REBATE DOWNTOWN REBATE
Year 1 95% $10,751.06 95% $10,751.06
Year 2 85% $ 9,619.37 95% $10,751.06
Year 3 75% $ 8,487.68 95% $10,751.06
Year 4 65% $ 7,355.99 95% $10,751.06
Year 5 55% $ 6,224.30 95% $10,751.06
Year 6 50% $ 5,658.45 50% $ 5,658.45
Year 7 50% $ 5,658.45 50% $ 5,658.45
Year 8 50% $ 5,658.45 50% $ 5,658.45
Year 9 50% $ 5,658.45 50% $ 5,658.45
Year 10 50% $ 5,658.45 50% $ 5,658.45
Total $70,730.65 $82,047.55

PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION

The governing bodies of Hutchinson and Reno County approved a new property tax exemption policy in June 2007.  Businesses engaged in manufacturing, distribution, or research and development are eligible to apply for a tax exemption on new construction. An exemption may be granted by the local governing body if it is determined that additional jobs will not be created or existing jobs would not be retained unless an incentive is granted.

According to the philosophy of the policy, a private business should not

receive tax incentives unless a public good is served. The incentive must be

expected to significantly enhance economic growth and development, and aid in creating new jobs or retaining existing jobs.

The policy provides a 10-year, 100% tax abatement on new construction for companies creating at least 10 new jobs with an annual payroll of $250,000.

The governing bodies will be more favorable to applicants that provide a comprehensive employee health insurance plan which is funded at least in part by a significant employer contribution to the plan.



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